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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.50, 1,618.02 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.50, 1,618.02 and 348.06 is: 522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.50 : 1,618.02 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.50/1,618.02 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.50x = 1,618.02 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.50x = 563,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,168.04/1,078.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.18

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